Thank you so much to all who voted to pass Measure AA!! With your support, the Campbell Union High School District’s (CUHSD) facilities improvement bond, Measure AA, passed on November 8, 2016. Now we have the funding needed to complete the next set of vital school facility, safety and technology upgrades at all our campuses. Our top priority at Campbell Union High School District has always been to provide outstanding and well-rounded education for our local high school students.

Students growing up in the heart of Silicon Valley should be the best trained and most prepared to compete in the fields of technology, science, and engineering. Many of our high schools were built more than 60 years ago and required essential improvements to ensure classrooms provide a safe, modern learning environment that prepares students to remain competitive in academic and career pursuits.

Furthermore, enrollment is growing in our local high schools because of the in-demand education they provide. Your support in passing Measure AA will help us remedy this issue. Additional classrooms will be added to prevent overcrowding. This, along with other campus improvements, will help CUHSD meet the evolving needs of our community.

For up to date information about our facilities or this measure, please see the links below or send questions to: npfeiffer@cuhsd.org.

Frequently Asked Questions – Bond Measure AA

Why did Campbell Union HSD place a bond measure on the ballot?

Campbell Union High School District's school facilities are in need of improvements and repairs in order to continue providing an outstanding and well-rounded education to local high school students attending one of our five high schools: Branham, Del Mar, Leigh, Prospect, and Westmont. Students growing up in the heart of Silicon Valley should be the best trained and most prepared students to compete in the fields of innovation, technology, science, and engineering. Classrooms and labs require updates so students receive the needed training and preparation to succeed in college and tomorrow’s careers.

Additionally, many of the high schools in our area were built more than 60 years ago. Safety improvements and essential repairs for earthquake retrofits and asbestos removal are needed to ensure all schools meet modern safety standards. Furthermore, enrollment is growing in our local high schools because of their high quality. Additional classrooms are needed to prevent overcrowding.

What will the measure fund?

The measure will include:

Upgrading classrooms and labs for science, engineering, robotics, coding, biotech and computer technology courses to prepare our students for 21st-century careers in Silicon Valley and to be competitive in today’s worldwide job market.

Repairing leaky roofs

Removing hazardous asbestos from school buildings

Providing access to classrooms and restrooms for students and teachers with disabilities

Upgrading technology infrastructure in aging schools, including wiring, networks and science labs as well as improving classroom learning technology

Strengthening seismic safety of school buildings

Updating instructional technology to prepare graduates to compete for college and careers

Prospect

Westmont

Can funding from the measure be taken away by the State?

No. All funds generated by the measure will go straight to Campbell HSD schools—the State cannot take away a single penny.

How do I know that these local funds will be spent as promised?

A: The measure will require strict fiscal accountability provisions:

Every penny raised by the measure will be used for our local high schools

None of the funds can be taken away by the State

None of the funds can be used for administrators’ salaries, benefits or pensions

Independent citizens’ oversight and annual audits will be required to keep the district accountable for how funds are spent

How much will the measure cost?

The cost of the measure to property owners will be no more than $30 per $100,000 of assessed (not market) value annually.

How can I receive more information or ask questions?

We invite all parents and community members to share their thoughts and ask questions about this measure to improve our local schools. Please contact the district at (408) 371-0960 ext. 2030.